63-year-old Man in court for alleged attempt to kill Traditional Ruler
63-year-old Man in court for alleged attempt to kill Traditional Ruler
The police, on Wednesday, arraigned a 63-year-old man, Rotimi Osho, before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court for alleged conspiracy and attempt to kill a traditional ruler, Oba Adebayo Mummini, the Attah of Ayede-Ekiti.
The defendant, who resides on Longe Way in Ayede-Ekiti, is standing trial on a three-count charge of conspiracy, attempt to kill and breach of the peace.
The Prosecutor, Insp. Akinwale Oriyomi, told the court that the defendant and others still at large had land dispute with the ruler sometimes in 2024.
Oriyomi said that the defendant and others at large allegedly conspired with some hoodlums to murder Oba Adebayo Mummini, the Attah of Ayede-Ekiti.
According to him, the offence contravened Section 421, 320 and 70(1) (a, b & c) of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State 2021.
He urged the court to adjourn the case to enable him to study the case file and present his witnesses.
The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge preferred against him.
Counsel to the defendant, Mr Opeyemi Esan, urged the court to grant the defendant bail, with a promise that he would not jump bail.
The Chief Magistrate, Mr Abayomi Adeosun, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N100,000 with two sureties in like sum.
He adjourned the case until March 10 for hearing.(NAN
Akpabio made this known on Thursday during plenary at the National Assembly, explaining that poor lighting at the Kogi airport prevented him from leaving after the event.
The former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs emphasised his close relationship with Natasha’s family, describing her husband as a good friend.
He noted that his presence at their wedding was a testament to their bond.
“I slept in Dangote Cement factory in Obajana, Kogi State, on the night of Senator Natasha’s wedding because the Kogi airport lights were in a poor state,” Akpabio stated.
Tribune Online reports that the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months after her heated exchange with Senate President Godswill Akpabio over seat arrangements.
Following the ruling, she was escorted out of the chamber by the Sergeant-at-Arms.
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Husband allegedly stabs his Wife to death during domestic dispute
Husband allegedly stabs his Wife to death during domestic dispute
The Police Command in Ogun has confirmed that a man, simply identified as Oju, allegedly stabbed his wife, Josephine Isaac to death in Agbure, Ogun Waterside Local Government Area of the state.
CSP Omolola Odutola, the Command’s Spokesperson, stated this in a statement in Abeokuta on Thursday.
Odutola explained that the case was reported at Abigi Divisional Police Headquarters at about 9:30a.m, by Blessing Isaac, the younger sister of the deceased.
The command spokesperson added that the deceased sister recounted that at about 1:00a.m, Josephine, who married to Oju from Cross River State, had a “violent dispute” with her husband.
According to Odutola, the altercation escalated into physical violence, during which the suspect allegedly stabbed his wife multiple times in the neck and chest with a knife.
“Upon realising the severity of her injuries and seeing her bleeding profusely, the suspect fled the scene, abandoning her.
“The victim was rushed to Ibiade General Hospital, where she unfortunately succumbed to her injuries, as confirmed by medical personnel.
“Upon receiving the report, detectives from Abigi Division swiftly visited the crime scene and recovered potential exhibits,” she said.
Odutola explained that the 36-year-old deceased has been deposited at the mortuary for autopsy.
She added that investigations currently ongoing to ensure the perpetrator was brought to justice.
Odutola assured residents that justice would be served.
She advised residents to always seek peaceful conflict resolution mechanisms rather than resorting to violence, and report any suspected case of domestic abuse to the nearest police station. (NAN)
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Army General assumes office as NYSC new Director-General
Army General assumes office as NYSC new Director-General
Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, on Thursday in Abuja, assumed office as the 23rd Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), promising to improve the welfare of staff and corps members.
Nafiu, while taking over from his predecessor, Brig.-Gen. Yu’shau Ahmed, stated that the core of his mandate was to provide transparent and effective leadership for the advancement of the scheme.
He also emphasised advancing the job-matching programme for graduates, enabling more corps members to enter the private sector during their service year.
“It will also be aimed at incentivising employers to retain a significant number of our corps members after their service year.
“Under my leadership, the well-being of corps members will always be a top priority.
“We will work hard to ensure that their service is one of the most memorable experiences of their lives,” he said.
“My team and I shall work tirelessly to enhance camp feeding and hygiene.”
He acknowledged that the establishment of the NYSC scheme in 1973 was a well-thought-out strategy that had greatly contributed to the socio-cultural integration of the country.
“The scheme has fostered mutual understanding and trust among the people, regardless of origin.”
He also lauded the scheme’s significant contribution to promoting national unity through community development engagements by corps members.
“The corps members are the only qualified educators, health providers, legal advisors, and many other professionals that some of our communities have ever known.
“They are a beacon of hope, inspiration, and a symbol of hard work for future generations in many rural areas,” he said.
Nafiu sought the understanding and support of the staff to drive the programmes he intended to introduce to boost the common welfare and career development of the scheme.
He urged staff to be good role models for corps members, stressing the importance of rethinking strategies to fulfil the purpose of the scheme.
Nafiu also assured them that his leadership philosophy would focus on repositioning the NYSC to meet the demands of contemporary society and tackle future challenges.
The outgoing director-general, Ahmed, said Nafiu’s appointment was a testament to his career and unwavering dedication to national service.
He expressed optimism that Nafiu’s leadership would bring a transformative era of progress and innovation to the scheme.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nafiu holds a Master’s Degree in International Affairs and Diplomacy from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria.
He also has a Bachelor of Science in Geography from the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna.
Nafiu, an alumnus of three Army War Colleges, has served in various capacities in Nigeria and international peacekeeping missions.
Prior to his appointment as NYSC director-general, he served as Chief of Staff to the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede.(NAN)